Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 276 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Make the reader see it): Decide which tool the question is about. Use that lesson’s tip: a sense, showing actions, like / as or IS, a sound word, a strong verb, an exact adjective, or speech marks. Read your choice aloud — does it paint a clear picture?

1. 1.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) went (b) plunged (c) fell
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
   “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) whispered (b) hurled (c) tumbled
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is cold? (a) Aryan was cold. (b) Aryan stamped his foot and slammed the door. (c) Aryan’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is hungry? (a) Priya gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (b) Priya was hungry. (c) Priya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) steaming
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Imran. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) dazzling
13. 13.Which strong verb means “walked quietly on your toes”? (a) tiptoed (b) shouted (c) gulped
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
15. 15.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) achoo (c) chair
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
17. 17.Which strong verb could replace “jumped” in this sentence?
    “The deer jumped over the fallen log.” (a) leapt (b) munched (c) nibbled
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is cold? (a) Imran hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Imran shivered and stamped his feet in the snow. (c) Imran was cold.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
20. 20.Which strong verb means “took a very quick look”? (a) glanced (b) sobbed (c) hurled
21. 21.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Priya. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The pigs ___ in the muddy farmyard.” (a) pop (b) hiss (c) oink
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Fatima. (b) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Fatima. (c) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Fatima.
25. 25.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a duck (b) a heavy bag falling (c) a cow
26. 26.What makes the sound “honk”? (a) a car horn (b) a cow (c) the wind
27. 27.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tenzin’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) showing (b) telling
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is angry? (a) Arjun was angry. (b) Arjun’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (c) Arjun gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) peered (b) did (c) looked
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
34. 34.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) happy (c) oink
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) fine (b) foaming (c) okay
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Joseph is angry? (a) Joseph was angry. (b) Joseph drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Joseph folded his arms and glared at his brother.
37. 37.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) kind (c) drip
38. 38.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) whoosh (b) thud (c) meow
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) shouted (b) tumbled (c) munched
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.

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